Ashraya, which means shelter in sanskrit, is an organization based in India which operates with the purpose of providing aid to Indian children in need and abused women through the implementation of various projects. The Ashraya Project in SL opens tomorrow, May 5th, and the proceeds will go towards this wonderful organization.

There are many events planned for this project, including fashion shows and parties, check out the Schedule of Events page for all the details. The Ashraya Project will run from May 5th till June 4th.

I’m wearing a mesh sari from Bilo that will be available tomorrow at this event in many bright and beautiful colors. The proceeds from the purple one I’m wearing in the second picture will go towards the charity. What I love most about this sari is, it can be worn with or without the dupatta.

Bilo is a new brand to me which I noticed on plurk a few weeks ago. You’ll find lots of gorgeous mesh dresses here. Check out Bilo on Marketplace for more of their designs.

Remember, all of the festivities start May 5th at 10am slt. Check out Editorial Clarity’s blog for event details and slurls.

Credits:
Skin: League Jen Dark Feline (Cleavage C) by Nena Janus
Hair: [elikatira] Abbey – Black 04 by Elikapeka Tiramisu
*Sari: Bilo Chandramukhi Sari by Mayaa Thistle (Available on May 5th @ The Ashraya Project)
*Henna tattoos: Huz Tats and Bilo
*Jewels: Zaara Nizam colored by Zaara Kohime
*Poses: Long Awkward Pose and oOo Studio

So it’s ok if I whine and complain and rant a little bit here right? kthx.

Before I start, let me just say, I LOVE mesh. I really do. If I could marry it and have babies with it, I so would. But sometimes it can be very frustrating.

Let’s start with this mesh top I have on. I adore it and wanted to wear some mesh shorts with it, but no matter what size I wore and how much smaller I made my butt, it still refused to stay inside the shirt. No big deal, I switched shorts to some non-mesh ones.

Then I got this mesh hair and mesh hat. I struggled with it for an hour trying to size the hat in a way so it would cover the hair completely without it looking like I have a hot air balloon protruding from my head, but that was a total fail. Cuz the hair is rigged mesh, I couldn’t move a single strand in the front. So I’m wearing the hat but my hair is sticking out from the back of it. It worked ok for the pics, but the OCDness in me is makin me cry inside. In conclusion, I don’t recommend purchasing this hair+hat combo and wearing them together. I’m sure the hat will work with some flatter hair though.

Anyhow, that’s my rant cuz I haven’t had any chocolate today and I struggled with the hat and hair for like an hour. I’m done now though, no worries. :P

The delicious mesh boots I’m wearing are available at FaMESHed right now, have you been yet? You really need to go because it is full of so many goodies. The necklace and ring I’m wearing are also at FaMESHed.

Happy FaMeshing! <3

Credits:
*Skin: [PXL] KATE LT NE DEB C1 by Hart Larsson
*Hair: >TRUTH< Marcia w/Roots - chocolate by Truth Hawks (MESH)
*Shirt: Jinx’d Inc-Sleeveless Mesh Shirt (M)GREEN PLAID by Jinx Mahogany
*Shorts: Zaara : Denim knee-shorts *indigo* by Zaara Kohime
Hat: [*Meshing Around*]Love Symbols BaseBall Cap Mesh by Lucindy String (MESH)
Ring: MG – RING – Roho – Large – L by Maxi Gossamer (Available at FaMESHed) (MESH)
Necklace: MG – Seahorse – Group – GOLD by Maxi Gossamer (Available at FaMESHed) (MESH)
*Boots: [Gos] Triumph Boots – Fem – Denim by Gospel Voom (Available at FaMESHed) (MESH)
*Poses: Diesel Works by Rogan Diesel
Location: TheFLOWOUT Tobacco Road Found on Koinup Places

Culture Shock 2012 will run from May 4th to May 26th with over 175 stores participating, each will have at least one exclusive item contributing 50 to 100% to Médecins Sans Frontières.

This show-stopping gown I’m wearing is from GizzA and will be available exclusively at Culture Shock. I’ve also fallen in love with the beautiful “free as a bird” necklace from Caroline’s Jewelry which will also be available at Culture Shock.

Map and SLurls to Culture shock can be found here. Don’t forget to set your calendars for May 4th!

“I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to to dance better than myself.”
Mikhail Baryshnikov

Credits:
*Skin: -Glam Affair – Giselle – Light BL 11 by Aida Ewing
*Hair: ::Exile:: All I Am :Stefani by Kavar Cleanslate (MESH)
*Flower: ::Exile:: Loose Flower by Kavar Cleanslate (MESH)
*Dress: GizzA – Dance in the Wind [Pearl] by Giz Seorn (Available on May 4th @ Culture Shock)
*Necklace: (Caroline’s Jewelry) Free as a Bird (silver) by Caroline Apollo (Available on May 4th @ Culture Shock)
Nails: Candy Nail #FP006 Clear Glitter French 3color change by Peche Bury
*Poses: Diesel Works by Rogan Diesel

I’m totally going to show my age and share a youtube video of Jem and the Holograms. When I was 5 years old, I remember dancing around and singing to all their songs. I so wanted to be Jem. Anyhow, this post is dedicated to the truly outrageous Jem, and the Holograms!

There’s a few events I wanted to talk about this morning. First is the Summer Beauty Festival. It opens on May 1st and will feature 11 cosmetic designers for all your makeup needs. I’m wearing the pink glitter shadow from elymode cosmetics. For more details about all the makeups and colors that will be available from elymode, check out Miss Magenta DeVinna’s gorgeous post.

The next event, and the one I’m the MOST excited about is FaMESHed! FaMeshed will also start on May 1st and it will be a monthly event starting each month with fresh designs from Designer/Creators that have incorporated Mesh into their newest releases. The items released will be exclusive to this event so make sure you don’t miss it!

The dress I’m wearing will be available at FaMESHed on May 1st from NyuNyu Kimono of NyuConcepts.

Yesterday I was trying to take some blog pics but was having some difficulty when I remembered I was invited to a fashion event so the second picture you see in this post was taken at the “Sent to Destroy” event. It was a spectacular event, however I unfortunately crashed about 25 minutes into it and couldn’t log back on. Anyhow, that’s why I don’t have the name of the couch or pose you see in the picture. Even though the couch was a bit oversized for me (lol) I still thought this was just a fantastic power pose and had to snap a pic.

The shoes I’m wearing are from Ladies who Lunch and were created for and also previewed at the Sent to Destroy event.

Finally, I wanted to give a shout out and wish SL Style Academy a very happy first birthday. I’m really happy to be a part of the feed and also loved sharing my picks this month for my favorite designer and blogger. Check out the “faculty picks” on the sidebar, mine’s the first one!

Credits:
Skin: [Aura] Briar – Grass – colabor88 – espresso by Tyr Rozenblum
*Hair: >TRUTH< Georgina w/Roots - fairyfloss by Truth Hawks
Eyes: Mayfly – Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Deepening Spring, w4) by Arkesh Baral (MESH)
*Eyelashes: Miamai_Catwalk Lashes_Glitter 01 by Monica Outlander (MESH)
*Eye shadow: Elymode Cosmetics – Alato Due – light pink by Elysium Eilde (Available May 1st @ Summer Beauty Festival)
*Dress: NyuConcepts NYU – FaMeshed Dress, China Pink (Size 2) by NyuNyu Kimono (Available May 1st @ FaMESHed) (MESH)
*Shoes: [LWL] Troopa Boot (Soldier Black) by Faint Paulse (MESH)
Necklace: undefined lilies – be mine (white/silver) by Liliana Barrs
Nails: Candy Nail #FP006 Clear Glitter French 3color change by Peche Bury

Recently I was requested to pose for a vendor for Fluke poses, however, it was for my male avatar. Poor thing was cooped up in my inventory for a while. So when I brought him out, I figured I should get him some new clothes. I found this awesome mesh suit on marketplace. I’m wearing the slim version of the suit, but there is also a muscular version available. Before purchasing it, make sure to try the demo.

The hat and glasses I’m wearing are also mesh and from Entente. Entente is another great place to get stylish mesh items, especially for the boys. Check out the Entente website for more pics and details.

Credits:
*Skin: *Birth* Elixir Skin (straw) clean by Silent Alchemi
*Hair: [NSD] Justin Hair/Espresso by Naith Smit
*[PXL] Eyes – Glow – YellowGreen – Small by Hart Larsson
Suit: J.H. Couture *Dolce* MESH Suit (BLACK/WHITE) by Jada Humby (MESH)
Hat: -Entente- Batista Fedora by Meraud (MESH)
Glasses: -Entente- Bliblio Glasses by Meraud (MESH)
*2nd Pose: (Fluke) M.Runway by GM Nikolaidis